The Collegiate Scrapbook

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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DRYSDALE - FULTON

Cedar Hill United Church - In Zion United Church, Cedar Hill, Saturday, June 4, 1966, Jean Elizabeth (Fulton), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fulton, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Earl Drysdale, son of Mrs. Earl Drysdale and the late Mr. Drysdale, Arnprior. Rev. H. L. Henley officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Wedding music was provided by Mr. Hugh Fulton, brother of the bride. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white floor length gown appliquéd in lace, with empire waist-line and attached chapel train. Her headpiece was pill box style, trimmed with pearls, a bow of matching material and a bouffant veil of tulle illusion. She wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom and carried white roses and stephanotis. Mrs. Arthur Crook, Ottawa, as matron of honour, chose a dress of pale green peau-de-soie with white lace over top and pale green peau-de-soie floor length over-skirt and carried white shasta daisies with matching headpiece. Mrs. Fulton the bride's mother, wore a two-piece suit of blue brocade, white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Drysdale mother of the bridegroom, chose pink lace over satin with white accessories and wore a corsage of white and blue mums. Mr. Rollie Gibeau was best man and the ushers were Mr. Lawrence Closs and Mr. Bruce Snedden. Following a buffet luncheon in the Church hall, the young couple left for wedding trip to Atlantic City, USA. For travelling, the bride chose a powder-blue sheath dress with matching A-lined coat, white accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses. Mr. and Mrs. Drysdale will reside in Arnprior. Those who, entertained at miscellaneous showers in honour of Mrs. Robert Drysdale, the former Jean Fulton, were Mrs. Arthur Crook, Ottawa; Mrs. Lorne Rivett, Mrs. Clifton McDonald and Mrs. Edward Baker; Mrs. John Dota and Mrs. Clarence Barr; Mrs. K. Huckabone, Mrs. Lorne Kurt and Cathy, all of Arnprior, and friends and neighbours of Cedar Bill community.

BOURK - HIGGINSON (July 30, 1966)

Miss Jean Beverley Bourk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bourk, Pakenham, was married Saturday, July 30, to Mr. Arthur Gilmore Higginson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Higginson, Antrim, The ceremony was performed at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, with Rev. C.C. Conliffe officiating. Mrs. Jack Forsythe was organist, and Mr. Jack Wood sang several selections dining the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a flour-length gown of veiled organza with alencon lace appliques and a chapel train flowing from the skirt. Her elbow-length veil of tulle illusion was held in place by a crown of tulle rosettes. She carried a cascade bouquet of miniature pink carnations with a centre of white carnations. Miss Marian Giles served as maid-of-honour for her cousin. Miss Heather Lee Forsythe and Miss Darlene Timmins were bridesmaids. They wore identical full-length A-line dresses of shrimp organza over silk with matching jackets and headdresses. They carried cascade bouquets of miniature white carnations with a centre of pink carnations. Miss Cathy Lindsay, acting as Junior Bridesmaid for her cousin, wore a similarly styled dress of white organza over silk with shrimp trimming and a headpiece of shrimp rosettes. She carried a miniature of the bride's bouquet. Mr. Delmer Cavanagh, cousin of the groom, was best man. Mr. Ian Miller and Mr. George Wilson, acted as ushers. After a buffet supper at the Community Hall, the couple left on a trip to Vancouver. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm at Antrim.

RENWICK - BURNS (Feb 14, 1953)

Rev. Maurice Egan heard the wedding vows of Frances Ann Burns and Robert B. Renwick before a background of pink and white tulips in St. Mary's Church, Almonte. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Kenneth R. Burns Almonte, and the late Mr. Burns, while the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. Burns Renwick, Pakenham. Given in marriage by her brother, Robert Burns, the bride wore a ballerina length gown of white chantilly lace and nylon net over taffeta. Her lace jacket buttoned high to the neck and featured a Peter Pan collar and long sleeves tapering to points over the hands. A cap of nylon net and lace held her finger-tip veil and she carried a nosegay of American Beauty roses and white bouvardia. Miss Joan Lyons attended the bride while the bride's brother, Kenneth T. Burns, was best man. Acting as ushers were Alvin More and D'Arcy Guthrie. Edmund Lunny was soloist. Following a reception at the home of the bride's mother Mr. and Mrs. Renwick left on a honeymoon trip to the United States, For travelling the bride chose a gray suit with a black topcoat trimmed in gray Persian lamb. She wore black accessories and a corsage bouquet of white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Renwick will reside in Kingston. Out-of-town guests were present from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Renfrew, Arnprior and Pakenham.

Mrs. G. A. Ellis (1954)

The death occurred at a nursing home in Morrisburg on Tuesday, July 13th, of Catherine Charlotte Bole, after a lingering illness, in her 88th year. She was a daughter of the late Thos. Bole and his wife, Maria Steen of Pakenham. She was married to Gus A. Ellis ­also of Pakenham Township, who died 22 years ago. The funeral was held on Friday, July 16th, from the Tubman funeral home, Ottawa, to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham where service was held at 3.00 p.m. Rev. H. A. Irwin officiated. Interment was in St. Mark's Cemetery.

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STEWART - ALLEN

In a ceremony in Ryerson United Church, Vancouver, B. C., at three o'clock Monday, February 16, 1953, Miss Jean Florence Allen, R. N., became the bride of Flight Lieutenant William Donald Stewart. Miss Allen is the daughter of Mr. S. E. Allen, Saskatoon, Sask., and F/L Stewart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stewart, Kinburn. Rev. M. W. Stevenson officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Mina Early, Winnipeg. Rodney Lindsay was best man, and the ushers were Gordon Laird, and Barrie Lindsay, Vancouver. The bride wore a gown of champagne velvet, ballerina length, and carried a shower bouquet of talisman roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the "Hollies", at which some forty guests were present. C. D. Hart, Victoria, proposed the toast to the bride and Mrs. R. A. Stewart, Almonte, and Mrs. J. Miller, Vancouver, poured tea. For travelling the bride wore a two piece ensemble of brown worsted with velvet trim and brown accessories. Out-of-town guests at the wedding included, Mrs. J. A. Johnston, Calgary, aunt of the bride, Mrs. R. A. Stewart, Almonte, and Mrs. A. B. Stewart, Kinburn.

CURRIE - SADLER

St. Mark's Anglican Church was blooms for the wedding Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. of Muriel Edith (Sadler), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sadler of Pakenham, to George Thomas (Currie), son of Mr. and Mrs. David Currie, Clayton. Rev. H. A. Irwin Officiated. Given in marriage by her father  the bride was attended by Miss Phyllis Julian, Almonte. Carl Currie was best man for his cousin. Ushers were Arthur Sadler, brother of the bride and Donald Currie, a cousin. An ankle‑length gown of net white satin and lace was chosen by the bride. Her waist-length veil of net fell from a rhinestone halo headdress and she carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in mauve net over satin with match­ing halo and deeper shade roses. Mrs. Sadler mother of the bride chose a tiny navy and white check taffeta with over dress of navy georgette and corsage of roses and fern. Mrs. Currie, mother of the groom, chose a navy crepe corsage of roses and fern. Miss Rosie Singard played the wedding music. The choir sang "O Perfect Love." Following the marriage a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents attend by 50 guests. Later a largely attended reception was held in the ­Community Hall, where many beautiful and useful gifts were received. To travel the bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and corsage of pink rosebuds. After a short honeymoon they will reside on the groom's farm near Clayton.

LEVI - MORE

Almonte, Sept. 24. - (Special) - A wedding of local interest was solemnized in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kingston, when Dr. Norman MacDonald united in marriage Elizabeth Catharine Ann More and Michael James Owen Levi. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton More of Almonte and the bridegroom is a son of Mrs. And Mrs. John Levi of Pakenham. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses. Laurier M. More, brother of the bride acted as best man. Out-of-town guests who were present for the wedding and the dinner served at the British American Hotel, Kingston, were from Almonte, Pakenham and Arnprior.

BLANCHARD - Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grant Blanchard (nee Emily Comba), are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine Mae (Blanchard), on Saturday, February 22, 1958, at the Pontiac Community Hospital, Shawville, Quebec.  

PRICE - WATCHORN (1953)

St. Andrew's United Church, in Pakenham, Ont., on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock was the scene of the marriage of Miss Jean Elizabeth Watchorn, of Ottawa, and Mrs. Ross Douglas Price, of Cornwall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Arnold Watchorn, of Arnprior, and the late Mrs. Watchorn, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Price, of Cornwall. Rev. H. N. Burgess, BA, officiated at the ceremony, and gladioli and ferns were used in decoration. Mrs. Russel Andrews played the wedding music, and the soloist was Mr. Gordon Andrews. Given In marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Mrs. James Munro, of Arnprior. Mr. Jack Sharply, of Cornwall, was the best man, and ushers were Mr. Burke Watchorn and Mr. Jackie Price. The bride wore a two-piece navy blue suit, with a yellow hat and gloves, and navy shoes. She carried a Colonial bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. After a reception at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Campbell, White Lake, the couple left on a wedding trip to Western Ontario. Going away the bride wore her wedding suit.

FLEMING - WILSON - Pakenham Girl Weds Beech Grove, Que., Man (July 6, 1957)

A pretty summer wedding was solemnized in Wesley United Church, Beech Grove, Quebec, when Miss Etta Marguerite Fleming, Pakenham, became the bride of Gilbert Samuel David Wilson, Beech Grove, Quebec. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming, Pakenham, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson, Beech Grove. Rev. R. S. Smith, Quyon, Quebec, officiated. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Clifford Taber. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her sister, Miss Edna Fleming, was bridesmaid. Miss Jean and Joan Wilson, twin sisters of the bridegroom, were flower girls. Desmond Cooligan was best man, and the ushers were Robert Langford, uncle of the bride, and Albert Yonkman, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the church hall, after which the couple left on a motor trip to Niagara Falls, and other parts of the United States.

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Pelton - Maitland (1948)

St. Andrews United Church, Pakenham was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, September 4th, at 12.30 when Doris Ruby (Maitland), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster Maitland of Pakenham became the bride of Trevor Lysle (Pelton), son of Mrs. Jessie Pelton and the late Mr. Pelton of Ottawa. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a floor length gown of blue chiffon, with a blue net veil falling from a tiara, of orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Beulah Maitland, who wore a floor length gown of yellow moire and carried a bouquet of talisman roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Don Pelton. The ushers were Mr. Harold Pelton and Mr. Ross Campbell, brother-in-law of the bride. During the signing of the register the bride's cousin, Miss Nora Bailey of Shawville sang "Oh Perfect Love." She was accompanied at the organ by Miss Helen McClure of Galetta. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the young couple left for Toronto and other points. For travelling she wore a brown gabardine suit with brown accessories and a corsage of talisman roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Pelton will reside in Ottawa.

REV. GEORGE W. GOTH, BA, DD, minister of Westmount Park Church. Westmount, who has accepted a call to the pastorate of Metropolitan United Church, London, Ont. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goth, of Billings Bridge.

Rev. George Goth Well Known Here Called to London - A former Ottawa man, Rev. George W. Goth, BA, BD, minister of Westmount Park Church, Westmount, has accepted a call to assume the pastorate of Metropolitan United Church, London, Ont., it was learned yesterday. Scheduled to become effective next July 1, the transfer will take Mr. Goth to the largest United Church in the London Conference and one of the most influential in the United Church. A son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goth, of Billings Bridge, the newly appointed minister exercised his first two pastorates at Quyon and Pakenham. For a number of years he has been Summer preacher at St. James United Church. He went to Westmount Park Church in 1942 from a previous post at St. Paul's United, Brandon, Man.

GREER - DONALDSON

KARS, Jul 19-(Special) - A charming wedding of interest in this community was solemnized at Trinity United Church on Saturday at 1 p.m., when Miss Margaret Ethel Greer, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Greer, Kars, was united in marriage to Mr. Wilbert Wesley Donaldson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Donaldson, of Pakenham. Rev. Dr. E. D. B. Sexsmith performed the ceremony. The church was prettily decorated with early Summer flowers banked with terns. The organist was Mrs. William McLeod, of Kars, aunt of the bride. The soloist was Miss Gwendolyn Craig, Carsonby. The bride was attended by Miss Hope Munro, of Ottawa, and the bridegroom by Mr. Milton Greer, twin brother of the bride. Ushers were, Mr. Gordon Donaldson, cousin of the bridegroom, and Mr. George Greer, brother of the bride. The bride wore a becoming floor length gown of white net over satin made in redingote style with tiny self‑covered buttons extending from the Peter Pan collar to the waist. Long tight fitting sleeves ended in points over the hands. The bodice and bouffant skirt were appliqued with satin in floral design. A finger-tip veil of French net fell from a coronet of pleated net. The bride's arm bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore a floor length gown of pink net over bengaline with Sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves. The basque bodice with bouffant skirt was accentuated with a deep shirred frill. She wore a floral headdress of apple blossoms and clover arranged with a dainty net bow. Her arm bouquet was of pink roses and Summer blooms. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, overlooking the Rideau river. There were about 65 guests. For travelling the bride wore an afternoon dress of turquoise sheer with navy blue accessories. Their wedding trip is to Muskoka, after which they will reside at Pakenham.

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DOWNEY - SNEDDEN - Kathleen Downey Wed In Pakenham (Aug 25, 1962)

Rt. Rev. W. W. Davis, of Halifax, officiated at the marriage of his niece, Miss Kathleen Ada Downey, and Mr. David Wilfrid Snedden. He was assisted by Rev. C. C. Conliffe. The marriage took place Saturday evening in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham. Mr. Kenneth Graham played the wedding music and Mr. Roger Rawlings was soloist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Reginald Downey, of Pakenham, and Mr. Snedden is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Snedden, of Almonte. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a self designed full‑length gown of Spanish brocade. It was fashioned with a round neck line and three-quarter length sleeves. A crown of seed pearls and crystals held her elbow length tulle illusion veil and carried a cascade bouquet of deep pink carnations. The maid of honor was Miss Wendy Giles, cousin of the bride, and the bridesmaids were Miss Joyce Thompson and Miss Joy Downey, sister of the bride. They wore identical watermelon rose peau de soie dresses. Mr. Don Snedden was best man for his brother. The guests were ushered by Mr. Bill Snedden, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. Bruce Downey, brother of the bride. After a reception at the Pakenham Community Hall, the couple left on a wedding trip to the Lake Huron District and parts of the United States. They will reside at 98 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ont. Mrs. Snedden is a graduate of Ottawa Teachers' College and is on the teaching staff of the Ontario School for the Deaf. Mr. Snedden received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Queen's University and will be teaching at Moira Secondary School, Belleville.

WHELEN - GALLANT - Gallant, Whelen Vows Heard

Miss Inez Whelen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Whelen, of Fort Coulonge, Que., and Mr. Francis Gallant, of Toronto, were married on Saturday at the Villa Madonna Chapel, Ottawa. Rev. A. Bergin officiated and Mrs. George Fumerton was organist. The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wallace, of Huntington, Que. For her wedding she wore a street-length dress of white silk organza over taffeta with satin appliques. A matching pillbox held her shoulder-length veil in place and she carried a bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis. Her sister, Mrs. Arnold Bryan, who was matron of honor, wore a dress of pink organza over taffeta. Mr. Gordon Joy was best man and the guests were ushered by Mr. Arnold Bryan and Mr. Jamie Wallace. Following the reception at La Touraine, Mr. and Mrs. Gallant left on a honeymoon trip to the Atlantic provinces.

JIM MUNRO WAS 88 ON MONDAY (Jan 31, 1949) (Birthday)

One of Arnprior's sportsmen, Jim Munro, celebrated his 88th birthday on Monday. A familiar figure around town, Jim is impatiently waiting the start of the ball season. Last year he attended all the local games and has kept up that schedule for many years. He is an ardent hockey fan as well and scarcely misses a game at the arena. Mr. Munro can recall the day when his own sponsored team was local champions and is a mine of information regarding sports players who started life in this locality.

STOREY - Pakenham Man Awarded $1,250 Fellowship

TORONTO July 23. - Fellowships for advanced scientific research, valued at $1,250 a year each, have been awarded to four Canadian university graduates. It was announced Thursday by Dr. Leon Lortie, of Montreal, chairman of the selection committee. The awards, donated by the Imperial Oil Company, were made to Norman E. Booth, of Toronto; Robert S. Storey, Pakenham, Ont.; Frank J. Moretti, London, Ont., and Terence E. Pennie, of Montreal. Since 1946 Imperial Oil has awarded four such scholarships annually to encourage postgraduate scientific research. Two are for advanced studies in chemistry, physics or engineering; one in geology and one in economics, industrial relations or business administration.

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Probe Cause Of $70,000 Fire At Pakenham (1940)

PAKENHAM, July 8. - (Special) - Investigations were under way today to determine the origin of the disastrous fire which early this morning destroyed almost an entire block in Pakenham's principal, business street. Five important business houses were demolished by the blaze, which caused total losses estimated at $70,000. Pakenham has had several costly fires in its history of a century and a half, but nothing comparable to this. Much the heaviest loser is James Cox, who owned a stone three storey store, warehouse and home, of which only the stark walls now remain.

Principal Losses.

Every building from Preston Burgess' grocery and telephone exchange to L. A. Mayne's residence was razed to the ground and the Mayne home was badly damaged. The principal losers were:

James Cox, general merchant loss estimated at $25,000, with insurance coverage of $8,000;

 L. A. Mayne, estimated loss on store and adjacent resi­dence, $10,000, partly cov­ered;

Alex Lesage, loss, $2,000, insurance, $1,000;

Preston Burgess, $10,000, with partial coverage;

Isaac Smith, residence, about $5,000, partly insured.

Post Office, $2,000, fully insured.

Just how the fire started is at present a mystery, except that it broke out in the upper portion of Mr. Mayne's store, used for the most part as a store-room. Mr. Mayne declares there was no one about the premises at the time, no matches were kept there, yet when William Jordan drove into the village shortly before midnight he noticed the fire, which had then gained considerable headway in the upper premises. With the exception of the Cox store all of the buildings destroyed were old and were of frame construction. Fanned by a considerable wind from the southwest the flames swept through those buildings, cleaned up every shed and warehouse all the way through the next street and swept around the Cox store to destroy the stores of Messrs Burgess and Lesage on the north side of the huge stone building,

Outside Help.

Mr. Cox sent a call hurriedly for outside assistance, and first on the scene with their new and effective booster pump were Chief Harry Houston and 10 men of the Almonte fire brigade. They rendered most effective service and kept the fire confined to that one block saving the residences of Mr. Mayne and Mrs. Andrew Stewart from complete destruction. It was a great test for Almonte's pumper machine, set away back at the river edge, 1,200 feet distant. There was only one length of hose, but from the booster, with a capacity of 420 gallons per minute, could be lifted a strong stream 150 feet in the air. Fire Chairman L. J. Galvin, with Acting Chief Hugh Tetlock and six men came over from Carleton Place while Fire Chief Beattie and six men of the Arnprior brigade rendered fine assistance. Chief Houston pronounced the fire under control at 3.30 o'clock E.D.T. At three o'clock the front wall of the Cox store fell into the street with a deafening roar, but the surging crowd had been warned of the danger and no one was injured. All telephone communication with the village was completely severed shortly after midnight, and electric lights were out on the east side, but both Hydro and telephone crews were quickly at work and these services were restored within a remarkably short time. Mr. Mayne will have his fine home repaired, the roof and upper interior were badly damaged. The Stewart home, mostly damaged at the rear, will also be rebuilt, but all other buildings are reduced to ashes and the owners are not prepared to say whether or not they will rebuild.

Fire Captain Hurt.

CARLETON PLACE, Ont., July 8.- (Special)-At his duties helping to direct the work of fireman of the Carleton Place Fire Department early this morning, hurriedly loading their fire fighting equipment on a specially chartered C.P.R. flat car, for the fire at Pakenham, Captain James M. Barber suffered concussions and heavy body bruises when he fell from a platform at the freight sheds here. He was removed to his home where he is under the care of Dr. J. A. Johnston. Several stitches were required to close a wound in his face, caused from the fall. He also is suffering from injuries to his arm. With the telephone system wiped out in Pakenham, 16 miles from here, the C.P.R. operator in the village sent a plea for help to aid the Almonte Fire Brigade already on the scene and a general alarm was sounded in Carleton Place about 1.30. A call was immediately put through to Smiths Falls for C.P.R. aid and an engine and flat car were despatched to Carleton Place, where the local brigade loaded their equipment for delivery to Pakenham. Delay was caused when, the heavy fire engine crashed through the loading platform but with help everything was in readiness for departure when the C.P.R. operator at Pakenham interrupted the filing of the fire story to The Journal to inform the Carleton Place C.P.R. depot that the fire was believed under control at 2.40 this morning. Volunteer truckers in Pakenham were standing by at the Pakenham siding ready to take the Carleton Place equipment off the flat car when the call for their help was canceled.

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MARRIED ON SATURDAY

DEY - COMBA (1939)

STEWARTON United Church on Saturday afternoon at half‑past three o'clock was the setting for the marriage of Miss Jessie Elizabeth Comba, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley T. Comba, of Pakenham, to Mr. James Jardine Dey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dey. Rev. F. S. Milliken officiated, assisted by Dr. A. T. Barr, of Peterborough, uncle of the bridegroom. Ferns and baskets of chrysanthemums and oak leaves were used to decorate the church. Mr. Kenneth Meek presided at the organ and the bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Gemmell Comba. She was attended by Miss Margaret Byers as bridesmaid, and Mr. Willis Miller was best man. The ushers were Mr. Ivor Preece and Mr. John Watts. The bride wore a gown of French ivory chiffon over matching taffeta, designed with an upward point fitted hipline and swing skirt. The back fell in a fan shaped train and the sleeves were leg o'mutton. Fine pleating was used for trim on the sleeve and at the "V" neckline. The Queen Ann headdress was held in place with a tiny braid from which the veil of soft tulle fell in folds beyond her train. She carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lily of the valley. Miss Margaret Byers, as the bride's attendant, wore a gown of Nebula sheer Iris over matching taffeta, designed with draped bodice and a gored skirt which had a short fan-shaped train. The jacket was shirred at the waist and its sleeves were long and full. A small collar finished the neckline and shirred bows held the jacket in place. Her headdress, was a circular veil of peach Maline with a coronet of flowers. She carried a Colonial bouquet of Talisman roses and bouvardia. Following the ceremony a reception was held and later the bridal couple left on a motor trip to the Eastern States. The bride travelled in a frock of turquoise blue French wool crepe, a small gray hat, and a top coat of gray worsted wool trimmed with a gray squirrel collar. Her accessories were black. They will reside at 42S Elgin street. Out-of-town guests at the wedding included Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Barr, of Peterborough; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Jardine and son, Douglas, of Newington; Mrs. James Martin, Newington; Dr. And Mrs. Percy Lowe, of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Drader, and Mr. and Mrs. Gemmell Comba and daughter, Joan, of Carleton Place; Dr. And Mrs. J. C. Byers and son, Wilmer, of Metcalfe.

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STOREY - HAYWARD (Sept 19, 1953)

Rev. Harry Turner, former pastor of St. Luke's United Church, Sarnia, assisted by Rev. Norville Wood, present minister, performed the double ring ceremony which united in marriage Phyllis Marie (Hayward), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hayward, Sarnia, to Robert Samuel Storey, MA, of Queen's University, Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Welland Storey, Pakenham. White gladioli adorned Devine Street United Church, Sarnia, for the occasion, and Kenneth Stevens, the bride's uncle, sang "Because", "The Lord's Prayer" and "I'll Walk Beside You", with Richard Storey at the organ. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in a floor length strapless gown of white satin over net with Chantilly lace. Her bolero had long sleeves, coming to points over the hands. Her coronet of pearls was matched by the pearl collar of her gown, and held a finger tip veil of tulle illusion. She carried a prayer book with stephanotis and ivy. Miss Joan MacLachlan, maid of honour, and bridesmaids, Misses Marian Storey, the groom's sister, and Doris Ellis, the bride's cousin, were in coral shrimp over net and satin, with matching lace boleros. Miss Judy Brown, junior bridesmaid, Louisville, Kentucky, was in blue over net and satin. Each carried yellow and white mums with matching clusters in her hair. Maureen McLeod, flower girl, wore turquoise over net and satin and carried a basket of mums and ivy. John Kuehner. Queen's University, Kingston, was the best man, while ushers were George Ellis, the bride's cousin, and William Fumerton, Arnprior. Mrs. Hayward, the bride's mother, was in navy blue crepe with light blue accessories while Mrs. Storey, the groom's mother, chose royal blue chiffon velvet with navy accessories and corsages of yellow and white mums. After a reception in the church hall, the bride and her husband left for Niagara Falls and Muskoka, the former in an orchid suit with black accessories. They will reside in Kingston. Guests included Morris Ritchie, Miss Eleanor Halpenny, Mrs. Earle Halpenny, Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. Welland Storey, Pakenham: Miss Marian Storey, Ottawa: William Fumerton, Arnprior; Mrs. H. A. Ormond, Ottawa; Verne Marsellus, Barrie; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Brown, Louisville, Kentucky; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wood, Cobden.

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Pakenham Fire Destroyed Heirlooms (1940)

PAKENHAM, July 10.- (Special) - L. A. Mayne lost many valued heirlooms Monday morning, when the old Mayne store was burned to the ground in the big fire here. Among the articles of furniture lost was a table brought to this country by the wife of the late Dr. Mann, who in 1820 built the little Scottish "Auld Kirk", whose ruins still stand on the high promontory that overlooks the Mississippi. Another valued piece of furniture was an heirloom brought from Edinburgh about 125 years ago by the widow of Andrew Dickson, whose name runs like a thread through all the story of Pakenham's history. The old store, built upward of a century ago, was used as a guard house when the Pakenham Fitzroy volunteers organized a company to suppress the risings in 1866-67, Mr. Mayne, on whose premises the blaze broke out, is convinced that it originated outside and not inside the premises. He was on the rear verandah of his residence next door to the shop when his attention was directed to a small streak of flame running upward on the outside corner of an old and unused bakery at the rear of the store. The building was of frame, and dry, and before he could procure water or assistance the whole place was in flames. Many insurance inspectors and adjusters have mingled with the large throng of people who have come from far and near to witness a scene of desolation, but up to the present there has not been any official investigation. Things are beginning to assume their usual tempo. Postmaster Smith has his office in William Belford's home, and Preston Burgess, manager of the telephone exchange, is installed temporarily in Gordon's drug store.

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WOOD - ROSS (Sep 2, 1950)

The marriage of Miss Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ross, of Cobden, and Mr. Richard Cecil Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil J. Wood, of Britannia Heights, took place Saturday afternoon in the United Church at Foresters Falls. Rev. F. Newell officiated at the ceremony, assisted by Rev. H. S. Cooke. The wedding music was played by Miss Eleanor Jones, with Mr. B. W. Ross as soloist. The church was decorated with gladioli and ferns. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and attended by her two sisters. Miss Marjorie Ross as maid-of-honor, and Miss Eileen Ross as bridesmaid. Miss Connie Wood, sister of the bride-groom was flower girl. Mr. Douglas Robbins was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Robert Storey and Mr. Alvin Ross. For her wedding the bride chose a floor length gown of nylon net. The fitted bodice had a cape collar edged with lace, and the long sleeves tapered to points over the hands. The full skirt had a peplum effect edged with lace. A heart-shaped net headdress held in place her long veil, and she carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses and stephanotis. Her only ornament was a gold locket, the gift of the bridegroom. Following a reception held at Cobden Memorial Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Wood left on a wedding trip. Going away the bride wore a navy blue faille dress with matching accessories. They will take up residence in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Partridge, of Pembroke; Rev. and Mrs. J. Cooke, of Selby, Ont.; Miss Audrey McIntyre, Miss Bertha Stephens, of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cowan, of Almonte; Mrs. Alex Wood, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Cavanagh, Miss Shirley Cavanagh, Miss Joan Cavanagh, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Timmins, Mrs. John Wishak, Mr. and Mrs. William Cavanagh. Mr. Horace Cavanagh, Miss Stella Cavanagh, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Smith, of Pakenham.

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MARK 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. John Hiram Barr, of Pakenham, were united with their family of four sons and four daughters for the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on Monday, June 23 (1947) - photo by S. B. Shaw.

FURST - WILCOX

On Saturday, March 14, 1953, at 2 p.m., in the chapel, Church of the Assumption, by Rev. William Radley, Norma Elizabeth Wilcox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Wilcox, of Hull, to Eugene Furst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Furst, of Menominee, Michigan.

FARQUHARSON - O'BRIEN 

On Saturday, February 28, 1953, in Kingston, by Rev. J. W. Houston, Jean Giesebrecht - O'Brien, daughter of Mrs. Eugene Giesebrecht and the late Mr. Giesebrecht, of Petawawa, to John Farquharson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Farquharson, Cobden, Ont.

HUGHES - MCAULEY

On Tuesday, March 17, 1953, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, by Rev. Jerome Farraro, Elizabeth (Betty) Kathleen (McAuley), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McAuley, to Mr. John Denis Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hughes.

SLATER -WHITE (1954)

A quiet but pretty wedding took place in the Manse, White Lake, on Monday, August 2, when Lillian Winifred Whyte was united in marriage with Hubert W. Slater. Rev. A. E. Jaster conducted the ceremony, and witnesses were Mrs. Beryl Majaury, sister of the groom and James W. Fishenden, Pakenham. The bride wore a street-length blue nylon dress with corsage of red roses and white accessories, & the bridesmaid wore pink nylon taffeta with corsage of pink carnations. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Etta Guest, Renfrew, and was attended by the immediate families. Later, the young couple left on a week's motor trip, and on their return will reside in Arnprior.

The End - Transcribed by Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 26 February, 2002.

Posted: 19 July, 2004.